Guide #7811
Hello, I'm Francesca Maria, and I am an Archaeologist and Qualified Tour Guide in Rome and Vatican. I've a bachelor's degree in Conservation of Cultural Heritage and a master degree in Cultural and Archaeological Heritage at the University of Rome. I was born and raised here, so I am 100% local! Before becoming a tour guide I was working as an archaeologist in several archaeological sites. My archaeological background brings a unique perspective to my walking tours of Rome. With me you will discover more about this beautiful city, its art and history, the fascinating historical sites, the hidden gems, Romans and the Roman way of life. I can customize tours according to your interests. I specialize in private tours for small groups of all ages, including families with younger children. I have children myself, and I am happy to work with children and families as well as adults. My tours are all private, so the visit will be exclusively for you and can be tailored to your wishes and physical abilities. I will be happy to help you to organize the perfect guided tour. I will be your local friend in Rome, and give you suggestions on restaurants, shopping, exhibitions and things to do. I look forward to bringing Rome to life for you! *Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Heritage, Archaeology *Master in Cultural/Archaeological Resources *Qualified TOURIST GUIDE (Rome) I'm not a driver. I provide walking tours. If needed, we can take cabs or I can arrange for a separate car or minivan and driver.
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Francesca provided our family with a fantastic tour focusing on the most important aspects of Roman history yet willing and able to answer deeper and more obscure questions. We were delighted with her energy and focus on the important topics.

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Grazie!
Family trip with 5 adults. Francesca was very well organized and knowledgeable. She really catered our tour to the interest of our group and took her time with us. She was gracious and helpful too with dining recommendations and other tours we had an interest in. We highly recommend her.

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Thanks!
This was a fabulous day, and worth every penny. This is off the beaten path but is a window into lesser known Roman and Church history. There is a lot of walking at Hadrian's Villa, which is more like a city, bieng almost three times the area as the Vatican. However the site is largely flat. The afternoon at Villa D'Este was an excellent counter point. We are...

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Thank you so much for your wonderful words! I’m so glad you enjoyed the contrast between Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este—two places that tell completely different stories, yet complement each other beautifully. Thank you again for trusting me with your time in Italy—and for proving that a day full of beauty, history, and a bit of walking is always worth it.
Excellent knowledge and made the tour easy and enjoyable. Thank you.

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Thank you so much! It was a pleasure spending time with you, and I truly appreciate you choosing to explore this incredible part of Rome with me. Francesca